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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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